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January 27, 2006
Albertans will receive a natural gas rebate in February
Household savings will average $27 next month
Edmonton... The average household in Alberta will save approximately $27 on their heating bills in February thanks to Alberta's unique natural gas rebate program.
"Alberta's rebate program continues to provide cost certainty for Albertans," said Energy Minister Greg Melchin. "Although we have seen dramatic changes in prices this winter, the combination of our monthly price-setting mechanism and the rebate program works to the advantage of Alberta's consumers."
This is the fifth consecutive month that Albertans will receive a rebate. The program is triggered automatically when two of the three major gas companies charge regulated rates over $5.50 per gigajoule. For February, the average Alberta residential consumer will receive a natural gas rebate of $1.50 per gigajoule as a credit on their bill.
All eligible homes and businesses, regardless of whether they pay the regulated rate for natural gas or are part of a competitive contract, receive rebates under the Natural Gas Rebate Program. In addition to natural gas, rebates will be provided for heating with propane, kerosene, heating oil and in certain special circumstances, electricity. Users of these other fuels can apply for rebates.
More information on Alberta's Natural Gas Rebate Program can be found on the Alberta government's web site at:
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Media enquiries may be directed to:
Donna McColl
Assistant Director
Communications
Alberta Energy
Tel: (780) 422-0068
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
January 27, 2006
Natural gas rates - February 2006
The following natural gas rates for the three regulated service providers in Alberta have been verified by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for February 2006.
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Regulated Gas Rates |
February 2006 natural gas costs on consumers' bills ($/GJ) |
Direct Energy Regulated Services North |
$6.682 |
Direct Energy Regulated Services South |
$5.616 |
AltaGas Utilities |
$5.362 |
For detailed information on the Alberta Natural Gas Rebate Program, go to
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Media enquiries may be directed to:
Donna McColl
Assistant Director
Communications
Alberta Energy
Tel: (780) 422-0068
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
Copyright(c); 2006 Government of Alberta